San Francisco, From $108 a Night
This festive hotel package is valid over the holidays and includes ice-skating at Union Square.
ROAD TRIP
The Big Island of Hawaii
Remember when you were a kid and the world was endlessly magical? The big island's volcanoes, adorable sea turtles, black-sand beaches, and amazing helicopter rides can make you feel that way again
On the short drive back to Hawi, a cloud parks itself in front of the sun, and rays of light dramatically shoot around the cloud in every direction. The scene is improbably beautiful, like one of those posters with an inspirational line of scripture at the bottom.
Lodging
Pretty Hapuna Beach
(Susan Seubert)
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- Hotel Honokaa Club Honokaa, 800/808-0678, hotelhonokaa.com, from $61
- Kohala Village Inn 55-514 Hawi Rd., Hawi, 808/889-0404, kohalavillageinn.com, from $65
Food
- Bear's Coffee 106 Keawe St., Hilo, 808/935-0708, cinnamon roll $2.50
- Kohala Rainbow Café 54-3897 Akoni Pule Hwy., Kapaau, 808/889-0099, Hawaiian bleu $10
Activities
- Blue Hawaiian 800/786-2583, bluehawaiian.com, 45-minute helicopter tour $199
Shopping
- Hilo Farmers Market Mamo St., Hilo, 808/933-1000, hilofarmersmarket.com, Wed. and Sat.
Day 4: Hawi to Kona Airport
Note: This story was accurate when it was published. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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